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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,779.25, 332,276.48 and 133,347.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,779.25, 332,276.48 and 133,347.03 is: 184,019.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,779.25 : 332,276.48 = 133,347.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,779.25/332,276.48 = 133,347.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,779.25x = 332,276.48 × 133,347.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,779.25x = 44,308,081,080.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,308,081,080.12/240,779.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,019.52

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